Midnight Ride Sound File


This week we are reading “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. We will focus on some vocabulary words in this story. It would be helpful if you will reinforce the meaning of these words at home with your child.

Vocabulary Word
Meaning
fate
what becomes of someone or something
fearless
without fear; afraid of nothing
glimmer
a faint, unsteady light
lingers
stays on; goes slowly, as if unwilling to leave
magnified
caused something to look larger than it actually is
somber
having deep shadows; dark; gloomy
steed
a horse; especially a riding horse





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